Former NBA Player Billy McKinney ’77 Makes History
Earlier this month, McKinney became the first Northwestern student-athlete to have their jersey retired.
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March 2024
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First-of-Its-Kind Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications
The soft, non-invasive device enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients’ organs and deep tissues.
Northwestern Receives $10 Million Gift to Renovate the Donald P. Jacobs Center
The commitment from Steve ’87 and Tracy Cahillane ’88 (’17, ’19 P) will help transform the facility into a hub for learning and student engagement while expanding Northwestern’s capacity to innovate in the social sciences and global studies.
Award-Winning Actress Kathryn Hahn ’95 to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2024
The alumna, who surprised students with the news via a video reveal at the senior formal, will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts at the commencement ceremony on June 9.
President Schill Launches Advisory Committee on Free Expression and Institutional Speech
A committee of distinguished senior faculty from across disciplines will examine academic freedom and freedom of expression, consult with Northwestern constituents and report to the president.
Northwestern to Build New Softball Stadium
A gift from Northwestern Trustee and former student-athlete Harreld N. “Kip” Kirkpatrick III ’94, ’97 MBA and his wife, Sara Kirkpatrick, will create spaces for student-athletes, increase the stadium’s seating capacity and elevate the fan experience.
Northwestern alumni entrepreneurs are invited to participate in Alumni VentureCat, a startup competition that supports innovative, early-stage, alumni-founded businesses. Five alumni founders will be selected to pitch to a panel of judges this July for a $100,000 prize.
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A News Startup Making Women’s History
Journalist and entrepreneur Emily Ramshaw ’03 talks about The 19th*—a media platform dedicated to gender, politics and policy.
Explore This Women’s History Month Booklist
Celebrate the vital role of women in history with six alumni-authored books from the Alumni Authors CATalogue, which showcases almost 1,000 books written by Northwestern alumni.
Honor Alumni Volunteer Excellence
Help the Northwestern Alumni Association recognize dedicated alumni volunteers by sharing nominations for the 2024 Service and Club Awards.
Celebrate 50 Years of the Mee-Ow Show
Alumni of the longest-running student improv show in the US are invited to gather on the Evanston campus for a reunion on April 6.